The following abbreviations are often used to describe various measurements on a sailboat. Precise technical definitions exist for each abbreviation, but the following is a list of simple descripti ... more

I have utilized various technical references from my library. These range from a simple definition to more technical explanations of the characteristics of crevice corrosion. As you can see from t ... more

The multiple spreader rig allows the spar designer to consider utilizing a smaller mast section which saves not only cost but weight aloft. For a forty foot spar the additional of a second set ... more